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  • Join the Women’s Center as a WHET member

    Join the Women’s Center as a WHET member

    Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET) provides opportunities to cultivate personal and professional potential. The annual conference happens on October 15 and WHET hosts additional networking and workshop opportunities throughout the year. If you’d like to participate in WHET with the Women’s Center, please contact director Dr. Helen Hunt, hhunt@tntech.edu, by Wednesday, Aug. 18.

  • Semester Kick-Off with Academy Sports + Outdoors Distribution Center

    Semester Kick-Off with Academy Sports + Outdoors Distribution Center

    Join the Center for Career Development and Academy Sports + Outdoors Distribution Center Wednesday, August 11th, and Thursday, August 12th from 11:00 A.M. to 1 P.M.  for a Move-In Day Semester Kick-Off.

    You can find us at Centennial Plaza, Pinkerton, and Maddux Halls.

    There will be free food, door prizes, giveaways, and a grand prize of a kyack at the end of the event.  Stop by one of their tents to register and check out the various part-time job opportunities at the distribution center.

    #TNTechCareerReady #TNTech #TNTechHireAnEagle

  • Graduate Training Academy now available in iLearn

    The College of Graduate Studies and the CITL are pleased to announce the Graduate Training Academy for graduate assistants.  This iLearn module will provide all TTU graduate assistants with important information and instruction to ensure their success in the class room.  The first training of its kind, graduate students will access the learning modules through iLearn and will have the semester to complete the program content. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate of completion.  For more information on the Academy, contact Graduate Studies at gradstudies@tntech.edu or 931-372-3233.

  • New Graduate Student Orientation is Online

    The College of Graduate Studies is providing new student orientation online through iLearn.  All new graduate students have the Student Orientation module added to their iLearn account.  New graduate students are encouraged to login to iLearn prior to the start of the semester in order to complete orientation prior to the start of classes.  For more information on Graduate Student Orientation, contact the College of Graduate Studies, 931-372-3232 or gradstudies@tntech.edu.

  • Congratulations to July externally funded award winners

      • Aikens: S. Dept. Ag. (2); U.S. Dep. Commerce (2); U.S. Small Bus. Admin. Center/TN SBDC (MTSU)
      • Cohen, Kissell: S. Dep. Inter./TWRA
      • Cohen, Combs: S. Dep. Inter./TWRA
      • Gentry: TN Arts Comm.
      • Ghafoor: NSF via UT Chatt.
      • Gotcher: TBR
      • Howard: Putnam Co. School System; Private (2); TN Dept. Ed. (2); TN Dept. Intell. & Develop. Dis. (2)
      • Howard, Callender: TN Dep. Ed. (2)
      • Hurley, Hellman: TN Dep. Health
      • Ismail: Qatar Nat. Res. Fund/TX A&M Univ.
      • Kim: NSF (2); Priv. (3)
      • Liska: TN Dept. Health
      • Potter, Anthony, Moore: TBR
      • Roberts: S. Dept. Energy
      • Rogers, Ghafoor:
      • Shannigrahi: NSF/Color. St. Univ.
      • VandenBerge: TBR
        • Wheeler, Hurt: S. Dep. Inter./TWRA

      Zhang: ORNL

    Visit https://www.tntech.edu/research/reports/grants-awarded.php for more information.

  • YuJa Media Tutorial

    YuJa Media Tutorial

    One of the representatives from YuJa Media will highlight the features of YuJa, demonstrate how to utilize each feature, and be available for questions. Topics to be covered include an overview of the platform, how to manage media, uploading media, linking to media, video quizzes, and more.

    Register

  • Bryan Symphony Orchestra – Season Tickets

    Bryan Symphony Orchestra – Season Tickets

    Welcome Back TTU Students! Join the Bryan Symphony Orchestra in a back-to-school student ticket sale from August 15th, 2021- September 15th, 2021. Student Season Tickets will be $20.00, that’s only $4 a concert! At 50% percent off regular price, you can’t beat this sale! The BSO season opens with a free outdoor community concert, followed by five subscription concerts. The dates are as follows:

     

    September 5, 2021- 7:00 PM Dogwood Park Pavilion

    October 3, 2021- 3:00 PM Wattenbarger Hall BFA

    November 14, 2021- 3:00 PM Wattenbarger Hall BFA

    February 13, 2022- 3:00 PM Wattenbarger Hall BFA

    March 27, 2022- 3:00 PM Wattenbarger Hall BFA

    April 24, 2022- 3:00 PM Wattenbarger Hall BFA

     

    For more information regarding tickets or the BSO, visit www.bryansymphony.org. If you are not a student, but are interested in purchasing tickets, please email contact@bryansymphony.org or call the office at 931-525-2633 for any questions.

  • ME Faculty Retirement Celebration

    ME Faculty Retirement Celebration

    Please join the Department of Mechanical Engineering at a retirement celebration to honor and thank Dr. Glenn Cunningham and Dr. Dale Wilson for their many years of service and dedication to Tennessee Tech University, as both officially retired on July 31. The reception will be held on Monday, August 16, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Brown Hall Room 315.

  • LAB TEACHING ASSISTANTS – PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

    Lab Teaching Assistants needed for the fall semester for the following labs:  Physics 2010, 2020, 2110, 2120, and Astronomy 1010.  Please contact Linda in the Physics office in Foundation Hall, Room 219B, or by email at lkreis@tntech.edu for information and applications.  Physics experience preferred.

  • Educational Assistance

    Fall 2021 Deadlines and Reminders

    Please review the Tech Master Calendar for additional dates and deadlines.

    Submit educational discount forms to HR by July 19, 2021 to ensure timely processing.
    The first day to register for a course at Tech if you are using a fee waiver is July 22, 2021. (An exception to this date might be necessary in summer if an employee is taking an Intersession course. The rule is 4 weeks prior to the start of the semester.)
    Tennessee Tech fee payment/enrollment confirmation deadline for Fall is August 17, 2021.
    Last day for 100% refund for First and Full Term is August 18, 2021.
    Tennessee Tech Fall Term classes begin August 19, 2021.
    TN eCampus Fall classes begin August 23, 2021.
    TN eCampus last day for 100% refund is August 22, 2021.

     

  • Farewell Reception

    Farewell Reception

    You’re Invited to Celebrate with us to Honor Dr. Vahid Motevalli, Associate Dean for Research & Innovation.

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021
    CLEMENT HALL ROOM 212
    1:30pm – 3:00pm

    Please stop by and wish Dr. Motevalli farewell and thank him for his service to Tennessee Tech! You’re Invited to Celebrate with us to Honor Dr. Vahid Motevalli, Associate Dean for Research & Innovation.

  • University Convocation August 17

    University Convocation will be Tuesday, August 17, at 3 p.m. Information is available on the University Convocation website: https://www.tntech.edu/convocation/. For any faculty that would like to participate, please RSVP to nsfp@tntech.edu no later than Friday, August 13.

  • Terracon Foundation establishes STEAM scholarships to support diversity

    Terracon Foundation establishes STEAM scholarships to support diversity

    The Terracon Foundation recently announced a grant for Tennessee Tech to support students pursuing a degree in one of the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) fields. This grant will be used to establish the Terracon Foundation Annual STEAM Scholarship for Diversity and Inclusion and will be awarded to students representing diverse populations.

    The Terracon Scholarship awards one scholarship to each ethnic population represented at Tech: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, Black/African American, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic and White.

    Read the full story on the University Development News website: https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/giving/news/terracon.php

  • Budget Office – August Training Sessions

    Budget Office training sessions for August have been scheduled if anyone is interested! Below is a brief description of each training:

      • General Budget Training: This training gives a big picture overview of the university budget, Banner screens, and budget revisions. This training is required for signature authority on budget revisions.
        • Budget Banner Screen Training: This training focuses specifically on the Banner screens frequently used for budgeting purposes. This is an optional training course.

      • Budget Shadow System Training: This training focuses specifically on our Shadow System Template. This is an optional training course.

    Please click the link below or visit our homepage on the website to register for a virtual session. We look forward to meeting with you!

    Training Registration Link

    Please contact the Budget Office if you have any questions.

  • YuJa Media Overview

    YuJa Media Overview

    One of the representatives from YuJa Media will highlight the features of YuJa, demonstrate how to utilize each feature, and be available for questions. Topics to be covered include an overview of the platform, how to manage media, uploading media, linking to media, video quizzes and more.

    Register